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Monday, 8 July 2013

Black And Gold Opulence

Hi my crafty friends. All I have to say is at least I waited until July to post my first Christmas card! LOL I made a dozen or so cards for Julia's Christmas shows and this is one of them. I absolutely love the new Justrite stamp sets that match with the Heirloom Ornaments. I started by embossing the white background with the Heart Lattice embossing folder. I stamped two black borders with the Celebration Labels One border and heat embossed it with black embossing powder. I cut both of them out with the matching lattice Bracket border die. I cut a matching mat out of soft gold card. I stamped the sentiment from the Creative Expressions set called Winter Greetings by cutting each letter apart of the "JOY" sentiment and mounting them on an acrylic block vertically. I heat embossed it with gold powder then covered the piece with a sticky adhesive sheet. I covered it with clear micro beads for texture. Next I stamped the new Justrite stamp from the set called Heritage Christmas Ornament on soft gold card and embossed it with gold powder for a tonal look. I cut it out with the matching die and mounted it with foam on my card. I stamped my sentiment on black card, gold embossed it and cut it out with the oval die from the Vintage Labels Four die set from JustRite. I added a black messy bow tied from seam binding, white tulle and black Dazzler to the top of the ornament. Pierced the edges of the double white mat to complete the card. Very opulent feeling I think! Finished dimensions are 7" x 10" in size.
Don't forget to tune in to see Julia's shows on the 9th as she has the POTD with some beautiful stamp sets! All for now, Sue x

Morning, Sue, hope you had a good homeward journey, at least you had gorgeous weather to travel. Card is fabulous, would look great in all the traditional.Christmas colours too. Looking forward to seeing your cards on Julia's shows and to see the new stamps.Have a happy Monday Hugs Annie

morning SueHope you're having a 'day off' to recover from your week-end.Yes they have to make an appearance just about now don't they! The C.cards and I have to start mine next week when I have collected everything together. Having to fetch a parcel of card this a.m. which the delivery man didn't leave!!!!Today's gift is wonderful and I love these dies. I would not have thought of using today's colour scheme but it is so majestic and certainly makes a statement so I shall give it a go.Janet x

Morning Sue,What a beautiful card. I think it's ok to show Christmas cards in July, as all the dies and stamps are coming out, it's nice to have the ideas early as well.Have a lovely day.Hugs Carol Healy.

Hi Sue. This is a real stunner. I love to use micro beads (thank you for introducing me to them) at any time but on Christmas cards they look even better, like crisp new snow! You can see them shining on your card and it looks wonderful! Enjoy your travels. Take care.

OH Sue, this has got to be my favourite Christmas card this year so far hahahahaha.........it wouldn't be hard would it? but saying that it is an absolutely gorgeous card, in my favourite shades although a lot of people don't like black on a Christmas card I think it makes it look more elegant, smashing card, love it, hugs, Vick xxxxthe-artful-codger.blogspot.comMy YTChannels vixcrafts & saturatedcanary

Hi SueWhat an absolute "joy" this morning. Such a very elegant card today and one that anyone would surely love to receive. Even though I'm not a black lover, I think you are converting me! This could be done in any colour and would still be gorgeous.

Hi Sue,I was wondering when the first C card would appear and now it has. It's only when you see the close up photos that you realise just how lovely this card is and the black and gold look stunning together.Beverley W

SueLove this card. The stamps are fabulous with the dies. Love the colours too, I can't resist Black/Gold even though I'm a Red/Gold/Green Christmas sort of person, you'll have me thinking....Thanks for the inspiration.RegardsCaroline MacH

Good morning Sue a stunning card a WOW from me i love the colours very rich and a beautiful Christmas card .it's hard to think of Christmas on this lovely sunny day.hope you had a good journey home,Hugs Lynda Brock xx

Hi Sue, I know this is going to sound odd, but, I like the right hand side for one card and I like the left hand side for another card but somehow I don't like the two together....said it would sound odd!! Love from Jackie D

Morning or should I say afternoon Sue, this card is stunning would love to receive it as a Christmas Card.Off on holiday tomorrow so this is my last message for a while, Crete will be very hot.HugsCarol x

Hi Sue, this card is just the kick I need to start pulling out all the Christmas stuff and get started as I have a LOT to make.I was so pleased to have been able to meet you at last on Saturday and it was a very enjoyable day despite the un-accustomed heat. I hope the picture you had taken came out better than mine - I had my eyes closed! Thanks again for a lovely day. Enjoy the rest of your holiday and I hope the midges don't bite :-)Frances

That bauble stamp is just fab - if you folded them in half and did 4 back to back you'd have a wonderful ornament! I keep telling myself I don't need anymore Christmas stamps, but this is sooooooo tempting!

An elegant card from an elegant lady! Have just bought some micro beads so will have a go at using them on my Christmas cards in the not so distant future. This is definitely a card for someone special. Hugs Pauline A x

Wow! A beautiful card for Christmas. I much prefer black and gold to red/green. Have just visited 'The Papeterie' blog and viewed some of the photos from the day. Seems like a great time was had by all! Please would you post pics of the cards you made? Hope you've recovered from your marathon.Sue

Hi Sue! Hello everyone! Oh "wow" Sue a stunning, elegant card for Christmas. I would love to receive this......I can dream can't I? Unfortunately I won't be able to watch any shows or comment here as we're off on holiday tomorrow for 10 days! An early to bed and early to rise..... Please don't worry about being to early for Christmas cards. In this household it's the sooner the better! I love the music in the advert for the Co-Op that's on now.....Andy Williams singing "It's the most wonderful time of the year......." You can't get much of a reminder than that! Have a safe journey Sue and I hope you've had a wonderful time. When you get home put the kettle on, put your feet up and have a rest! You deserve it xx Love Karen xx

Hi Sue, Having just travelled back from Swansea after my daughter's graduation, in extreme heat it was nice to see something Chrstmasy so I could at least think cold - a very beautiful card, will definitely keep it in mind .

Hi sueIt's very late I know but I've not been back in the flat for long. BUT JUST HAD to let you know that I love, love, love your card. It is stupendous, opulent, beautiful , stunning and last but not least - elegant.You've surpassed yourself (if that is possible)Hugs, rose

Hi Sue, trying not to think about Christmas yet!! But this card is elegant, stylish and love the colour combination not thought of using black for Christmas but will try it out this year. Thanks Sue.HugsJean D

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